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Fresh Spring Rolls

Fresh spring rolls full of healthy veggies, rice noodles, and shrimp.
Servings: 12 rolls

Ingredients

  • 12 spring roll wrappers available in the asian section of supermarkets
  • 200 grams rice vermicelli noodles (approx ⅓-½ package), available in the asian section of supermarkets
  • 1 small head boston or bibb lettuce
  • 1 bag cooked, shelled, deveined shrimp (31-40 per lb size)
  • cups carrot, grated or cut into matchsticks
  • ½ red cabbage, shredded
  • 4 mini cucumbers, cut into matchsticks
  • 1 bunch fresh basil
  • 1 bunch fresh mint
  • 1 bunch cilantro

For the peanut dipping sauce:

  • ½ cup smooth natural peanut butter
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp minced ginger
  • tbsp rice vinegar (seasoned or not is fine)
  • 3 tbsp sodium reduced soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • ¼-½ tsp siracaha sauce, to taste
  • ¼ cup hot water

Instructions

  • Wash, chop, and prep all your ingredients. Slice cabbage as thinly as possible. Grate or cut carrots into small matchsticks (you can buy them precut in most grocery stores). Slice cucumber into matchsticks. Separate cilantro, basil, and mint leaves. Cut or tear lettuce leaves if they are very large.
  • Cook the vermicelli noodles according to package directions (place noodles in very hot/boiling water for approximately 2-4 minutes, until just softened). Don't oversoak or they will fall apart! Rinse in cold water to stop cooking and set aside.
  • Place spring roll wrapper in a pie plate or dish with about an inch of warm water in it. Let the wrapper sit for approx. 10-15 seconds until pliable but not too soft. Move to a plate or cutting board sprinkled lightly with water.
  • Lay 2 shrimp and a lettuce leaf on the bottom third of the wrapper, followed by vermicelli, carrots, cabbage, cucumber, and fresh herbs. Snuggly fold the bottom of the wrapper over the filling, then fold in each side. Roll the spring roll up from the bottom until fully wrapped. Place on a damp towel and cover with another damp towel to keep the spring roll from drying out. Repeat with the rest of the spring roll wrappers.

For the peanut dipping sauce:

  • Mix all ingredients together in a bowl with a fork or whisk. Serve alongside spring rolls.

Notes

Spring rolls are best served fresh, but can be stored between damp towels in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one day.